Noncredit Research Collaborative
The authors, including Michelle Van Noy, propose creating a standardized “nutrition label” for credentials that clearly communicates what learners gain from a credential—including skills, cost, duration, quality indicators, transferability, and employment outcomes—rather than focusing primarily on what the credential is called. It argues that greater transparency and consistent information would help learners, employers, and policymakers compare credentials, make informed decisions, and better understand their value in the labor marke